Spaghetti vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spaghetti and Oatmeal
- Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Manganese, Folate, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 68% higher.
- Oatmeal has 5 times less Selenium than Spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of Selenium, while Oatmeal has 5µg.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +428% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1092% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +656.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +491.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +198.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +150.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +222.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 1.36g |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.057mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)